The Virginia Prison Birth Project serves pregnant and postpartum people in a max security prison facility. Founded in 2018 by Sara Zia, the nonprofit’s goal is to be a continuous source of care throughout the pregnancy.
The majority of the birthing people they serve are victims of violence prior to their incarceration, including domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, and child abuse. Their support also attempts to create compassionate alternatives to incarceration through awareness.
You can listen to an extended version of this Hear Together below, and find out more at virginiaprisonbirthproject.org.
